Headline The CJI Sanjiv Khanna puts an end to oral mentions for urgent hearings and requires written submissions. Summary In a procedural shift, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has launched a policy prohibiting oral mentions for urgent immediate hearings in the...
Headline The Supreme Court of India orders Delhi police to enforce firecracker ban, and states right to clean environment. Summary In reaction to air pollution in Delhi, the Supreme Court of India, in In Re: Commission for Air Quality Management, ordered the...
Headline The 51st Chief Justice of India is Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Summary Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) on 13 th November, 2024, with a tenure extending until 13th May, 2025. Administered by President Droupadi Murmu at the...
Headline The Supreme Court of India condemns “Bulldozer Justice” of Manoj Tibrewal Akash Case. Summary The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, criticizes the practice of demolishing properties as a punitive action for alleged...
Headline The Karnataka High Court quashes the conviction for abetment of suicide. Summary The Karnataka High Court overturned the conviction of a woman who was accused of abetting the suicide of her husband, the court stated a lack of evidence for abetment of suicide....
Headline The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud throws back on his legacy as he bids farewell. Summary Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in his speech during farewell on 10 th November 2024, shows gratitude for his journey in the judiciary and trust in his...